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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Mexicali Pizza - Outdoor Wednesday

Mexicali Pizza before and after baking.

The first hellebores of the year are now in bloom.

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I originally put this recipe together for my Texas grandsons. I wanted something that they could make by themselves for a quick lunch or light supper. We were so busy last summer that they never got to try them, but somewhere along the line the pizzas became a go-to recipe for our dinner on those nights when the clock winds down before the day has ended. They take 10 minutes to assemble and another 10 minutes to bake. Everything needed to make them can be found in most pantries. I've deliberately kept them meat free, and will leave any additional toppings to your imagination. You can also use low-fat refried beans without changing the nature of the "pies". While I make them with flour tortillas, there's no reason a pizza crust can't be used. We like a little heat with our meals, so I use a spicy salsa and Pepper Jack cheese. If you prefer your food less spicy, use a mild salsa and a bag of pre-shredded Mexican cheese. Toppings can include olives, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro. I've tried to keep this a recipe a canvas that you can paint as you choose. I think you'll like this. Here's the recipe.

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2) Warm refried beans in a microwavable bowl for 1 minute on High power. Carefully spread beans over tortillas. Top with salsa and cheese. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese melted.. Sprinkle with toppins of your choice while the pizzas are warm. Carefully move to serving plates. Yield: 2 small pies.

Oh these are one of my favorites Tex Mex treats and those look perfect! I do like mine on flour tortillas also and actually sandwiched between two of them, but also with just a bit of ground beef for me! Now that you've posted these I'm sure I'll be craving one. Yum!!

These are ingredients that are ALWAYS in my kitchen. but I've never baked them. This recipe is printing now and will go right into my kitchen for those nights when I say, "What can I make that's quick, easy and yummy!

Hi Mary, now, there is a recipe that I can easily make. I love it. Easy and fast. My kind of meal. I bet it is delicious. This is great for when my grands all come for a week in the summer. Grandkids week is chaos because we have 8 and their mother's come too. Lots of cooking for a crowd. We have a blast.

What a quick easy and delicious looking pizza. I'm going to try this this w/k when the grandson is here. Thank you for swinging in to see my little "thief". I sure hope he moves on before the rest of the family shows up. I've missed your visits. It was see you had stopped in..hugs ~lynne~

Just found your blog through Foodie Blogroll. I love your photos!! You take incredible photos!

These are a favorite around here...lately we've been using corn tortillas and cook in the skillet until crisp. A new favorite of mine includes black beans and sweet potatoes...an unlikely combination, but SO tasty!!

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